Total Rewards Manager

Develop and execute the organization's global benefits strategy aligned with business objectives and employee needs Lead annual vendor selection, renewal negotiations, and RFP processes for all major benefit programs across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Vietnam, and future expansion countries Own relationships with global brokers, consultants, insurers, retirement providers, and wellness vendors Evaluate market trends and recommend new benefits or enhancements that improve employee experience while maintaining fiscal responsibility Develop business cases for new global or country-specific benefit offerings Oversee the global compensation framework, including salary structures, job architecture/leveling, and market pricing across all countries of operation Support pay equity reviews and compensation governance initiatives Oversee the organization's global leave administration strategy Ensure compliance with federal, state, provincial, and international leave requirements Partner with the HR Technology team to optimize Workday configuration supporting compensation, benefits, and leave administration Develop executive dashboards and reporting for Total Rewards metrics Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field 7+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience 3+ years of people management experience Experience managing or administering benefits programs across multiple countries (e.g., US, Canada, UK, and/or APAC) Demonstrated experience running RFPs and leading vendor selection and negotiation Strong analytical skills, with experience presenting cost/utilization analysis and budget recommendations to senior leadership Working knowledge of statutory benefits, leave, and pay regulations in multiple countries Excellent communication skills, with experience delivering employee-facing benefits communications and executive-level presentations. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing global benefits strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. Proficient in analyzing market trends and presenting data-driven recommendations to enhance employee experience and support organizational objectives. Highest-signal resume keywords Global Benefits Strategy Development Vendor Selection and Negotiation Total Rewards Experience Statutory Benefits Knowledge People Management Experience ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Benefits Program Administration Cost/Utilization Analysis Budget Recommendations Compensation Framework Oversight RFP Management Market Pricing Leave Administration Strategy Executive Dashboard Development Job Architecture/Leveling Pay Equity Reviews Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills Analytical Skills Presentation Skills Industry Keywords Total Rewards Employee Experience Compliance International Leave Requirements HR Technology Tools & Technologies Workday #J-18808-Ljbffr